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[Photo by Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia Commons]
At the highest point in Arlington National Cemetery, with one of the most dramatic views of all of Washington, D.C., lies the grave of Pierre Charles L’;Enfant. L’;Enfant was a French architect and urban designer who... Learn more »

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014, by Sarah Firshein


Photo of the Versailles orangerie via Wikipedia Commons
With its 1,250 chimneys, 67 staircases, and 700 rooms, it’;s no shock that the Palace of Versailles has become for many aspiring kings a siren, of sorts: so many have tried, and... Learn more »